Senior Field Supervisor

Job Title: Senior Field Supervisor – Banana Export Operations
Location: Districts – Solapur, Jalgaon(Maharashtra)
Industry: Agri Export (Banana Cluster)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned and highly experienced Senior Field Supervisor to lead and oversee field operations related to banana cultivation for export purposes. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of hands-on experience in horticulture or fruit exports, a deep understanding of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), and a strong ability to manage farmer networks, quality control, and compliance with export standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and guide field operations across multiple districts, ensuring adherence to best practices in banana cultivation.
• Lead the implementation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), GLOBALG.A.P., and other relevant certification programs.
• Act as a senior liaison between farmers, packhouses, exporters, and quality control teams.
• Plan and execute crop scheduling, disease and pest control strategies, and post-harvest activities for maximum export yield.
• Conduct regular field inspections and provide expert recommendations to improve productivity and fruit quality.
• Support training programs, CDP (Cluster Development Program) initiatives, and traceability systems.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and assist in strategic planning and execution of field-level operations.
• Mentor junior field staff and coordinate across various agricultural and logistics teams.

Qualifications:

• Mandatory: B.Sc. Agriculture
• Also Considered: Agriculture Diploma or any graduate/postgraduate with extensive agriculture field experience
• Experience: Minimum 15 years in horticulture, plantation management, or export-oriented agriculture (preferably bananas)

Salary:

• Attractive remuneration package aligned with market standards
• Commensurate with experience and leadership capabilities

Key Skills:

• Expertise in banana cultivation and export protocols
• Strong team leadership and farmer network management
• Deep understanding of agri-export compliance and documentation
• Familiarity with traceability, farm tech (IoT, MIS), and agri-software
• Proficient in report writing, analysis, and MS Office tools
• Willingness to travel extensively across regions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person